From 25518c352a9f922546571cb0c72690a31f97822b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Armando Le Grand Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2025 18:54:07 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add 'Static Analysis of The DeepSeek Android App' --- ...ic-Analysis-of-The-DeepSeek-Android-App.md | 34 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 34 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Static-Analysis-of-The-DeepSeek-Android-App.md diff --git a/Static-Analysis-of-The-DeepSeek-Android-App.md b/Static-Analysis-of-The-DeepSeek-Android-App.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..aa4d5c2 --- /dev/null +++ b/Static-Analysis-of-The-DeepSeek-Android-App.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +
I [conducted](https://asb-developpement.com) a [fixed analysis](https://dieupg.com) of DeepSeek, a [Chinese](https://enewsletters.k-state.edu) LLM chatbot, using version 1.8.0 from the [Google Play](https://elcielodelmes.com.ar) Store. The goal was to [determine potential](https://wingspanfoundation.org) [security](https://rareplay.net) and [personal privacy](https://www.medicalsave.kr) issues.
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I have actually discussed DeepSeek previously here.
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Additional security and [privacy concerns](https://demo.theme-sky.com) about [DeepSeek](https://www.exit9films.com) have actually been raised.
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See also this [analysis](http://designgaraget.com) by [NowSecure](http://lumienhall.ru) of the iPhone variation of DeepSeek
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The [findings detailed](http://reifenservice-star.de) in this report are [based purely](https://www.cbl.health) on [static analysis](https://www.valentinourologo.it). This [suggests](https://www.acmid-donna.com) that while the [code exists](https://gogs.iswebdev.ru) within the app, there is no conclusive [evidence](https://www.hotelunitedpr.com) that all of it is [executed](http://fecoba.org.ar) in practice. Nonetheless, the existence of such code warrants scrutiny, [disgaeawiki.info](https://disgaeawiki.info/index.php/User:CharmainT41) especially given the growing concerns around data personal privacy, [bytes-the-dust.com](https://bytes-the-dust.com/index.php/User:JulianaCobbett7) monitoring, the [prospective misuse](https://alldogssportspark.com) of [AI](https://fullpicturefinancial.com)[-driven](http://richardbrownphotography.com) applications, and [cyber-espionage dynamics](https://www.desguacesherbon.com) between [worldwide powers](http://all-diffusion.fr).
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Key Findings
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[Suspicious Data](https://religyinz.pitt.edu) [Handling](https://luckiestgamblers.com) & Exfiltration
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[- Hardcoded](https://neo-edukacja.pl) [URLs direct](http://villabootsybunt.de) data to external servers, raising concerns about user activity monitoring, such as to ByteDance "volce.com" [endpoints](http://www.fuaband.com). [NowSecure determines](http://citychickdining.com) these in the iPhone app the other day as well. +- [Bespoke encryption](https://git.russell.services) and information [obfuscation](https://kewesocial.site) approaches exist, with [indications](http://www.imovesrl.it) that they could be [utilized](https://www.sgomberimilano.eu) to user [details](https://www.exit9films.com). +- The app contains [hard-coded public](https://www.claudiahoyos.ca) keys, [sitiosecuador.com](https://www.sitiosecuador.com/author/hildadarden/) instead of [relying](https://herbertoliveira.com.br) on the user [device's](http://www.hargakitchensetminimalismodernmurah.com) chain of trust. +- UI [interaction tracking](https://foxvalleymedia.com) captures detailed user habits without clear approval. +[- WebView](https://webetron.in) [adjustment](https://www.bestgolfsimulatorguide.com) exists, which could permit for the app to gain access to private [external browser](https://motelpro.com) data when links are opened. More details about WebView adjustments is here
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Device Fingerprinting & Tracking
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A [considerable](https://verduurzaamlening.nl) part of the [evaluated](http://git.armrus.org) code appears to focus on event device-specific details, which can be utilized for [tracking](https://www.npntraining.com) and [fingerprinting](https://sindifastfood.org.br).
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- The [app gathers](https://mymedicalbox.net) various unique device identifiers, consisting of UDID, [Android](https://www.cafemedportsmouth.com) ID, IMEI, IMSI, and [carrier details](https://smainus.sch.id). +- System properties, set up bundles, and root detection systems suggest possible [anti-tampering procedures](https://global1.news). E.g. probes for the [presence](http://47.107.92.41234) of Magisk, a tool that [privacy supporters](http://aircrew.co.kr) and security [researchers](https://www.motospayan.com) use to root their [Android gadgets](https://celiapp.ca). +[- Geolocation](http://kredit-1500000.mosgorkredit.ru) and network [profiling](https://verduurzaamlening.nl) exist, suggesting prospective tracking abilities and enabling or disabling of [fingerprinting regimes](https://laflore.ru) by region. +[- Hardcoded](https://dbamyogrob.pl) [gadget model](http://www.minsigner.com) lists [recommend](http://www.accademiadelcinemaragazzi.it) the [application](https://www.asdlancelot.it) may behave in a different way [depending](http://www.aninsa.com) upon the found hardware. +- Multiple [vendor-specific](https://evpn.dk) [services](http://www.hazarlenkoran.com.ua) are used to draw out [extra gadget](https://meta.mactan.com.br) details. E.g. if it can not figure out the gadget through basic Android SIM lookup (due to the fact that [approval](http://ontheradio.eu) was not granted), it tries maker particular [extensions](http://michaeldola.com) to access the exact same details.
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[Potential Malware-Like](https://nangaritza.gob.ec) Behavior
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While no [definitive](http://pmitaparicaba-old.imprensaoficial.org) [conclusions](http://gaestebuch.asvbe.de) can be drawn without [dynamic](http://okna-adulo.pl) analysis, a number of [observed habits](https://www.enzotrifolelli.com) align with recognized spyware and [malware](https://tronspark.com) patterns:
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- The app uses reflection and UI overlays, which might [facilitate unauthorized](http://alternatifi.net) screen capture or [phishing](https://verticalsolutionsaz.com) [attacks](https://zawajnibaba.com). +- [SIM card](http://datamountaincmcastelli.it) details, serial numbers, [classihub.in](https://classihub.in/author/tobiasumn48/) and other [device-specific](https://commercial.businesstools.fr) information are [aggregated](http://hihi.fun60033) for [unknown purposes](https://spcreator.com). +- The [app implements](https://mackowy.com.pl) country-based gain access to [constraints](https://tesserasolution.com) and "risk-device" detection, [suggesting](https://bytesdigital.flixsterz.com) possible [surveillance mechanisms](http://www.vacufleet.com). +- The [app implements](https://www.acfantasysports.com) calls to pack Dex modules, where [extra code](http://ontheradio.eu) is loaded from files with a.so [extension](https://familytrip.kr) at [runtime](https://www.kinemaene.be). +- The.so files themselves [reverse](http://39.108.87.1793000) and make [extra calls](http://suffolkyfc.com) to dlopen(), which can be utilized to fill additional.so files. This facility is not generally examined by Google Play Protect and [asteroidsathome.net](https://asteroidsathome.net/boinc/view_profile.php?userid=762751) other [static analysis](https://i.s0580.cn) [services](https://bmj-chicken.bmj.com). +- The.so files can be [implemented](http://fredriksborg.bybe.no) in native code, such as C++. Making use of [native code](http://cloud-repo.sdt.services) includes a layer of [intricacy](https://www.tvwatchers.nl) to the analysis process and obscures the complete level of the [app's abilities](https://www.postmarkten.nl). Moreover, native code can be [leveraged](https://rsh-recruitment.nl) to more [easily intensify](https://www.limelightsent.com) opportunities, possibly [exploiting vulnerabilities](https://www.carsinjamaica.com) within the os or gadget [hardware](https://bobtailsquid.ink).
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Remarks
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While [data collection](http://aptjob.co.kr) [prevails](https://www.tatasechallenge.org) in [modern-day applications](https://git.thatsverys.us) for [debugging](http://wch-korea.kr) and [enhancing](http://shin-higashimatsuyama-saijyo.com) user experience, [aggressive fingerprinting](https://dev.railbird.ai) [raises substantial](http://www.verumcaritate.com) [privacy issues](http://makitbe.com). The [DeepSeek app](https://www.oscarpertutti.org) requires users to log in with a valid email, which should currently [supply sufficient](https://www.sauzalitokids.cl) [authentication](http://minamikashiwa.airs.cafe). There is no [valid reason](https://wildflecken-camps.de) for the app to [aggressively collect](http://www.blueclavemusic.com) and transmit distinct device identifiers, IMEI numbers, [SIM card](https://www.chiaviauto.eu) details, and other non-resettable system properties.
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The level of [tracking observed](http://git.bjdfwh.com.cn8012) here goes beyond common analytics practices, possibly [allowing](https://www.drcavenant.co.za) relentless user tracking and [re-identification](http://www.elitprestij.com) throughout [devices](http://www.aninsa.com). These behaviors, combined with [obfuscation methods](https://e-bike-mainz.com) and [network communication](https://glamcorn.agency) with [third-party tracking](https://airtracktele.com) services, call for a greater level of [scrutiny](https://vcanhire.com) from [security researchers](https://brodertech.ch) and users alike.
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The [employment](https://git.thunraz.se) of [runtime code](https://personaradio.com) [filling](https://glassdeep.com) in addition to the [bundling](http://okongwu.chisomandrew.meyerd.gjfghsdfsdhfgjkdstgdcngighjmjmeng.luc.h.e.n.4hu.fe.ng.k.ua.ngniu.bi..uk41www.zanelesilvia.woodw.o.r.t.hh.att.ie.m.c.d.o.w.e.ll2.56.6.3burton.renes.jd.u.eh.yds.g.524.87.59.68.4p.ro.to.t.ypezpx.htrsfcdhf.hfhjf.hdasgsdfhdshshfshhu.fe.ng.k.ua.ngniu.bi..uk41www.zanelesilvia.woodw.o.r.t.hshasta.ernestsarahjohnsonw.estbrookbertrew.e.rhu.fe.ng.k.ua.ngniu.bi..uk41www.zanelesilvia.woodw.o.r.t.hi.nsult.i.ngp.a.t.lokongwu.chisomwww.sybr.eces.si.v.e.x.g.zleanna.langtonsus.ta.i.n.j.ex.kblank.e.tu.y.z.sm.i.scbarne.s.we.xped.it.io.n.eg.d.gburton.renee.xped.it.io.n.eg.d.gburton.renegal.ehi.nt.on78.8.27dfu.s.m.f.h.u8.645v.nbwww.emekaolisacarlton.theissilvia.woodw.o.r.t.hs.jd.u.eh.yds.g.524.87.59.68.4c.o.nne.c.t.tn.tugo.o.gle.email.2.) of [native code](https://geb-tga.de) [suggests](http://www.comunicazioneinevoluzione.org) that the app might enable the release and execution of unreviewed, from another [location](http://www.mauriziocalo.org) provided code. This is a serious [prospective attack](http://thairesearch.igetweb.com) vector. No [evidence](https://verticalsolutionsaz.com) in this [report exists](https://optimice.com.pe) that remotely released code execution is being done, only that the center for this [appears](https://sarabuffler.com) present.
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Additionally, the app's approach to [spotting](http://www.virtualeyes.it) [rooted devices](http://182.92.126.353000) appears [excessive](http://dev.nextreal.cn) for an [AI](https://polyluchs.de) chatbot. [Root detection](https://automaticpoolcoverscomplete.com) is frequently warranted in DRM-protected streaming services, where security and content [protection](http://zacisze.kaszuby.pl) are important, or in [competitive video](http://michaeldola.com) games to avoid unfaithful. However, there is no clear rationale for such [rigorous procedures](https://spr.kr) in an [application](http://wch-korea.kr) of this nature, raising additional [questions](https://git.tcjskd.com443) about its intent.
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Users and [organizations](http://175.178.199.623000) considering installing DeepSeek needs to understand these possible [threats](https://webetron.in). If this [application](https://airtracktele.com) is being used within a [business](http://cgi.jundai-fan.com) or [federal government](https://agmtv.net) environment, [additional vetting](https://dev.railbird.ai) and security controls should be [enforced](https://global1.news) before [permitting](http://armakita.net) its [implementation](https://1000dojos.fr) on handled [devices](https://www.smbroker.it).
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Disclaimer: The [analysis](https://sly-fox.at) provided in this report is based on [fixed code](http://slageri.blog.rs) review and does not indicate that all found functions are [actively](https://bestplace-racing.de) used. Further examination is needed for conclusive conclusions.
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